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SUMMARY:It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired LIUNA General Secretary-Treasurer and Retiree Council Coordinator Terence J. O'Sullivan
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It is with great personal sadness, and a very heavy heart that I write to inform you of the death of my father, retired LIUNA General Secretary-Treasurer and Coordinator of the LIUNA National Retiree Council, and 66-year LIUNA member, Terence J. O'Sullivan. My father is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years and my mother, Lenora; as well as by his son, Kevin; his daughter, Kathleen; son-in-law, Shawn; grandchildren Brendan, Caitlin, Connor, Keara, and Giovanna; brother, Brendan; and numerous other family members including myself and my wife Yvette.

During a career that spanned six decades, my father left a larger-than-life legacy that will continue to benefit members of our great International Union for generations to come. He worked passionately and tirelessly on behalf of LIUNA, our members, and their families, He was a Laborers' Laborer who never shied away from telling it like it is. Quite simply, he did it the LIUNA way.

My father was a man who dedicated his life to fighting for workers' rights, and for social and economic justice. A proud Irish-American and United States Marine, his life was defined by his service to his family, to his country, to his union, and to his community. While, like many of your ancestors, my father came from extreme poverty, our union found him, and provided my father, and three generations of O'Sullivans, a path to the middle class and the ability to achieve the American dream. He was devoted to providing the same hope and opportunities to all workers.

Early voting began on February 8th and will run until March 19th at the office of the election authority such as the County Clerk's office or at other temporary locations. The Illinois Primary Election is March 20th.Laborers' Local 773 has officially endorsed JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois in the March Primary and Kwame Raoul for Attorney General. Any volunteers who wish to help with precinct walks and phone banking can call 618-993-5773.

Governor Rauner is holding the state budget hostage to his "turnaround" agenda, harming Illinois citizens and jeopardizing vital services. He's pushing legislators to strip collective bargaining rights from teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees--and to wipe out prevailing wage and project labor agreements for workers in the construction trades. His agenda would drive down the income of working families and weaken all of organized labor in our state. The governor is also holding hostage tens of thousands of state employees, trying to force a strike by insisting on extreme demands in union contract negotiations. It's time to come together to tell Governor Rauner: Illinois residents need the vital public services that state and local governments provide. And all workers deserve a voice on the job, family supporting wages, affordable health care and dignity in retirement. Join us Dec 9th at 5:30 pm at IUOE Hall 318 at 3310 Water Tower Road in Marion

The Illinois Laborers' & Contractors Joint APprenticeship & Training Program currently has openings available in the following class. These classes are for any interested apprentice or Journeyman. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the ILCJATP at 217-773-2741 regarding enrollment at your earliest convenience. Please remember course sizes are limited.

Calling all Witches, Goblins and Ghost:Ride those Broomsticks down to the Laborers' Parking Lot onOct 30th for a Spooktacular Halloween Event! The route of treats will be walked through the Laborers' Parking Lot at 5102 Laborers' Way in Marion. ***TRUNKS NEEDED**** If you would like to participate in the event with a Trunk of Treats please call Judy at 618-751-3774PRIZE GIVEN TO THE BEST COSTUME!

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics!!! As members of the communities that make up Southern Illinois, we should be proud of this milestone. In the 1960s, Dr. William Freeburg of Southern Illinois University along with Anne McGlone Burke, formed the concept, which we now call the Special Olympics. This concept was then presented to the Kennedy Foundation at the Touch of Nature (Camp Little Giant) and then in 1968 the first Special Olympic games were held on July 20th.

Dr Freeburg, of SIU, has been credited with the founding of the Special Olympics and we are calling on all members of LiUNA Local 773 to stand together to celebrate this important milestone. On April 6, 2018 there will be a day full of celebration and activities at the SIU Touch of Nature facilities. The events will begin at 10am and continue until 4pm. As strong and proud members of LiUNA Local 773, lets stand together and show our solidarity at this important event. We urge you to come out to Touch of Nature on April 6, 2018. All food and beverages will be provided to those who come out to support such a wonderful cause.